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EMC Property and Excavation

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EMC Property and Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
29 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a Great job, stabilizing a steep slope with rock and grading. Speading top of area with crush and run stone to make a very nice finished look. Great job ,would recommend EMC for any job. Thank you"

Ken M on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a Great job, stabilizing a steep slope with rock and grading. Speading top of area with crush and run stone to make a very nice finished look. Great job ,would recommend EMC for any job. Thank you"

Ken M on October 2025




Barneys Lawn Care LLC

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Barneys Lawn Care LLC

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15 years of experience

Count on Barneys Lawn Care to provide you with fantastic lawn care and services. Contacting our business for your lawn care needs means that you will receive a free estimate for our services, as well as incredible care services. Call us at (283) 283-8335 to ask about our past services. Once we have installed your lawn or landscape, we also maintain it. Our talented staff does mowing, trimming, mulching, edging, and seasonal cleanings for your lawns. We provide weekly ,monthly ,seasonal and one time services. We bill monthly. We accept checks, debit, and most major credit cards.

Count on Barneys Lawn Care to provide you with fantastic lawn care and services. Contacting our business for your lawn care needs means that you will receive a free estimate for our services, as well as incredible care services. Call us at (283) 283-8335 to ask about our past services. Once we have installed your lawn or landscape, we also maintain it. Our talented staff does mowing, trimming, mulching, edging, and seasonal cleanings for your lawns. We provide weekly ,monthly ,seasonal and one time services. We bill monthly. We accept checks, debit, and most major credit cards.



Jaer Baer Enterprises

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Jaer Baer Enterprises

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13 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!

We are a family owned and operated business , That have the right skilled professionals to get all you your contractor needs accomplished !! We have teams in multiple areas and we do use some subcontractors .. We do offer some payment options , we to offer promotions and discounts !!


CountryMax

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CountryMax

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CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!

CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!


CountryMax

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CountryMax

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CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!

CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!


Smith's Gravel Pit

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Smith's Gravel Pit

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42 years of experience

Smith's Gravel Pit is a 100 acre gravel pit with natural sand and glacier gravel deposits. This Pit has been in operation for over 30 years. Currently Smith's Gravel Pit is Women Owned / Operated and expansion is taking off under her management. As we move further down the product pipeline, Smith's will be getting into the crushed washed aggregate product line, specializing in crushed gravel 1A's.

Smith's Gravel Pit is a 100 acre gravel pit with natural sand and glacier gravel deposits. This Pit has been in operation for over 30 years. Currently Smith's Gravel Pit is Women Owned / Operated and expansion is taking off under her management. As we move further down the product pipeline, Smith's will be getting into the crushed washed aggregate product line, specializing in crushed gravel 1A's.


Fasso tree service

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Fasso tree service

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three employees no subcontracting pay at time of service

"We had them come for a free estimate there and when they came to look at a job we want done they said 1,725.00 that's to high price for what we were looking for another guy came aid only 800 but does not have a lift fasso tree service reached out to us on Facebook said contact them they want the business but poorly gave us a high price there one worker told me to contact them and then that's when we found out it was sky rocket they wanted"

Max P on September 2020

three employees no subcontracting pay at time of service

"We had them come for a free estimate there and when they came to look at a job we want done they said 1,725.00 that's to high price for what we were looking for another guy came aid only 800 but does not have a lift fasso tree service reached out to us on Facebook said contact them they want the business but poorly gave us a high price there one worker told me to contact them and then that's when we found out it was sky rocket they wanted"

Max P on September 2020

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Replace organic mulch every one to two years, depending on the variety. Wood chips and straw, for example, will last a couple of years, while grass clippings and pine needles need replacing every several months. Inorganic mulch—such as rock and rubber chips—can stay in place for up to four years, depending on erosion and general garden upkeep. 

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

If you have a steep driveway, angular gravel, which is 3/4 to 2 inches in length, is a great choice. The stones won’t slide, allow for proper drainage, and stay in place even on the steepest slope.

The best way to keep dirt around your foundation is to ensure your drainage is working properly and redirecting water well away from the foundation. Soil erosion is one of the most common causes of basement flooding, so it’s important to make sure you’re retaining the soil you replaced after learning how to regrade around the foundation. In addition, your foundation planting can also help prevent erosion. For example, plant roots to help keep soil in place.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

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